Encompass partners with Dialysis Clinics to secure complete diagnosis, care and treatment options for patients suffering from critical lower limb ischemia and foot wounds. The system is a proprietary copyrighted software and proprietary network of professional physicians specific to the PVD/PAD issue.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Screening for peripheral arterial disease

(On lifelinescreening.com)

We screen for peripheral arterial disease (PAD), more commonly known as hardening of the arteries, by using the ankle-brachial index (ABI). This screening is painless, quick, and non-invasive. It will identify most cases of peripheral arterial disease.

What you can learnThe ankle-brachial index measures the ratio between the pressure in your arms and that in your legs. This ratio indicates how well blood flows to the legs. A ratio of less than 0.90 indicates plaque buildup and possible peripheral arterial disease. A ratio of 0.90 or greater is considered normal.

The screening is simple and painless. After removing your socks and shoes, you will have pressure cuffs placed around your upper arms and ankles. A small ultrasound device will then measure the systolic blood pressures in your limbs.

Who should have peripheral arterial disease screeningAnyone who has risk factors for PAD should have this screening. Are you at risk? Find out.

How often to get screenedThis is a personal decision based on your risk factors and previous screening results. Many of our customers have an annual screening as part of their regular healthcare regimen.

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Encompass partners with Dialysis Clinics to secure complete diagnosis, care and treatment options for patients suffering from critical lower limb ischemia and foot wounds. The Encompass Network is a web base application that provides clinics with the tools for a thorough screening, systematic refereeing, and complete patient follow through from diagnosis to healing. Our user friendly system requires minimal staff time and the automated referring systems allow the attending physicians to review data and refer patient to a specialist based upon the patient assessment profile and easy “refer now” option. The assessment profile will keep the clinic informed with patient diagnosis, treatments and updates that go on outside of the clinic. The Encompass Network Partners system is a proprietary copyrighted software and proprietary network of professional physicians specific to the PVD/PAD issue.